Diploma of Building Construction

University
Monash Polytechnic College
Course Duration
12 Months ( 1 Year )
Enrollment Time
29/07/2026

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of building professionals responsible for managing and supervising building and construction projects in both residential and commercial sectors. Learners develop skills in project management, contract administration, and site supervision, focusing on delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Curriculum

  • Designed for supervisory and management roles in building and construction.
  • Develops leadership, technical, and project administration skills.
  • Focuses on full-lifecycle construction project management from planning to handover.
  • Prepares graduates for real-world construction industry leadership.

Entry Requirements

  • No formal academic prerequisites specified in the training package.
  • Prior construction industry experience or completion of a relevant Certificate IV is recommended.
  • General Construction Induction (White Card) required prior to entering construction sites.

Course Units

  • BSBOPS504 – Manage business risk
  • BSBWHS513 – Lead WHS risk management
  • CPCCBC4001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
  • CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4005 – Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
  • CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4010* – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
  • CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • CPCCBC4013 – Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  • CPCCBC4014 – Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
  • CPCCBC4018 – Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC4053 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
  • CPCCBC5001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
  • CPCCBC5002 – Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC5003 – Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
  • CPCCBC5005 – Select and manage building and construction contractors
  • CPCCBC5007 – Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
  • CPCCBC5010 – Manage construction work
  • CPCCBC5011 – Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
  • CPCCBC5013 – Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
  • CPCCBC5018* – Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
  • CPCCBC5019 – Manage building and construction business finances

Delivery & Assessment

The program is delivered via blended learning comprising interactive classroom theory and practical site-based or simulated training. Students access live project sites to meet assessment criteria and master operational skills.

Further Study Pathways

  • Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
  • Builder licensing application pathways (subject to state/territory licensing authority requirements)
  • Higher executive project management and business ownership pathways
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Monash Polytechnic College

Monash Polytechnic College offers nationally recognized vocational education and training programs in Victoria, Australia, featuring practical, career-focused training.

School Info
Address: Phone: 0426360753
Address / Location: Lot (72 & 73) 14 Enterprise Avenue, Hampton Park VIC 3976, Victoria, Australia
Email: info@mpc.edu.au
  • Course Duration 12 Months ( 1 Year )
  • Enrollment Time 29/07/2026

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